Palo Alto Unified School District
Artist-in-Residence
Palo Alto Unified School District, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Artist-in-Residence at Palo Alto Unified School District
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Date Posted: 10/13/2025
Contact: Sandy Esquivias
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: $42.53 per hour
Length of Work Year: Hourly as needed
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Palo Alto Unified School District
Department: Visual and Performing Arts Department
Benefits: N/A
Job Summary Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Artist-in-Residence to collaborate with students and faculty in secondary Visual and Performing Arts classrooms.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related arts field or equivalent professional experience preferred
Practicing artist with a strong, demonstrable portfolio
Experience working with secondary students (grades 6–12) preferred
Background in one or more of the following: Visual Art, Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Dance, or Theatre
Proven experience as a professional artist with a strong portfolio
Demonstrated ability to teach and engage students in artistic practices
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adapt to varying durations and scopes of residency
Commitments and Responsibilities
Teaching time based on project scope
Participation in relevant school or district art events, exhibitions, and/or performances
Pathway to Becoming an Artist-in-Residence
Introductory meeting with VAPA Director and site leadership
Completion of required district paperwork and fingerprint clearance
See more in the job description attached below.
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Date Posted: 10/13/2025
Contact: Sandy Esquivias
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: $42.53 per hour
Length of Work Year: Hourly as needed
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Palo Alto Unified School District
Department: Visual and Performing Arts Department
Benefits: N/A
Job Summary Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Artist-in-Residence to collaborate with students and faculty in secondary Visual and Performing Arts classrooms.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related arts field or equivalent professional experience preferred
Practicing artist with a strong, demonstrable portfolio
Experience working with secondary students (grades 6–12) preferred
Background in one or more of the following: Visual Art, Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Dance, or Theatre
Proven experience as a professional artist with a strong portfolio
Demonstrated ability to teach and engage students in artistic practices
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adapt to varying durations and scopes of residency
Commitments and Responsibilities
Teaching time based on project scope
Participation in relevant school or district art events, exhibitions, and/or performances
Pathway to Becoming an Artist-in-Residence
Introductory meeting with VAPA Director and site leadership
Completion of required district paperwork and fingerprint clearance
See more in the job description attached below.
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